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Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 5 days ago

Location: Chilhowie, VA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/10/2026

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What they do

A Physical Therapy Assistant assists physical therapists to help patients with disabling injuries or conditions improve their range of motion and manage their pain. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of a physical therapist or in a healthcare facility.

$63,067 / year median in Virginia

+18% projected growth

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Job Description

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT - PTA PRN

Duties/Responsibilities:

Assesses the needs of residents with occupational therapy needs and matches their needs with services available. Meets with residents regularly according to treatment program schedule, evaluates, and maintains records of residents' progress. Reports progress to management and family members and meets with them on a regular basis to discuss. Repeats evaluations on a regular basis to measure progress according to professional guidelines. Keeps current with professional literature and attends seminars on a regular basis to maintain and update professional skills.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Hearing ability sufficient to evaluate residents' occupational therapy needs. Skill communicating verbally and in writing with residents and family members so that all parties understand the program and the degree of progress being made.